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Prime Minister's Office
PM reviews Ayodhya development plan
Ayodhya to be developed as a Spiritual Centre, Global Tourism Hub and a sustainable Smart City
Ayodhya should manifest the finest of our traditions and the best of our developmental transformation: PM
The human ethos of Ayodhya must be matched by futuristic infrastructure, which is beneficial for everyone: PM
The momentum towards heralding Ayodhya to the next leap of progress must begin now: PM
Development works of Ayodhya should be guided by a spirit of healthy public participation, especially by the youth: PM
PM Narendra Modi reviewed the development plan for Ayodhya. UP Government officials made a presentation which encompassed various aspects of Ayodhya’s development.
Ayodhya’s development is being envisaged as a Spiritual Centre, Global Tourism Hub and a sustainable Smart City.
PM was informed about various upcoming and proposed infrastructure projects to improve connectivity with Ayodhya. Various infrastructure projects like Aiport, expansion of Railway Station, Bus station, roads and highways were discussed.
An upcoming Greenfield township was discussed which includes lodging facilities for devotees, space for Ashrams, Maths, Hotels, Bhavans of various states. A tourist facilitation centre, a world class museum will also be built.
Special attention is being devoted to development of infrastructure around the Saryu river and its ghats. Cruise operation on the Saryu river will also be made a regular feature.
The city will be developed to ensure sustainability with adequate spaces for cyclists and people on foot. Traffic management will also be done in a modern manner using Smart City infrastructure.
PM described Ayodhya as a city that is etched in the cultural consciousness of every Indian. Ayodhya should manifest the finest of our traditions and the best of our developmental transformations.
Ayodhya is both spiritual and sublime. The human ethos of this city must be matched by futuristic infrastructure, which is beneficial for everyone including tourists and pilgrims.
PM said that the coming generations should feel the desire to visit Ayodhya at least once in their lifetime.
PM pointed out that developmental works in Ayodhya will continue in the foreseeable future. At the same time, the momentum towards heralding Ayodhya to this next leap of progress must begin now. It is our collective endeavour to celebrate the identity of Ayodhya and keep its cultural vibrancy alive through innovative ways.
PM said that the way Lord Ram had the ability to bring people together, the development works of Ayodhya should be guided by a spirit of healthy public participation, especially by the youth. He called for the skills of our talented youngsters to be leveraged in this development of the city.
UP CM Shri Yogi Adityanath, Deputy CM Shri Keshav Prasad Maurya, Deputy CM Shri Dinesh Sharma and various other ministers of the UP Government were present in the meeting.
Cabinet Secretariat
States Briefed on Lockdown Measures and Guidelines including exemptions to contain the COVID-19 Epidemic in the country
The National Disaster Management Authority , chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, in exercise of the powers under the National Disaster Management Act, 2005, has issued an Order today, directing the Ministries/ Departments of Government of India, and the State/Union Territory Governments and State/ Union Territory Authorities to take effective measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the country.
Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister Dr. P K Mishra, Cabinet Secretary Shri Rajiv Gauba and Home Secretary Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla briefed the Chief Secretaries of all the States and UTs on the Lockdown Measures to be taken from midnight today.
Dr. P K Mishra mentioned that the present situation is unique as in case people do not maintain distance then there are chances of multiplying infection even if few people assemble. The present situation is not like an ordinary case of law and order, so this is the right time to take stringent action, he added.
The Cabinet Secretary mentioned that inconvenience to the citizens is to be minimized and people are to be sensitized about exemptions. The supply of ready made and cooked food is to be ensured and as far as possible, home deliveries should be facilitated, he added.
The Home Secretary shared the Guidelines on the measures to be taken by Ministries/Departments of Government of India, States/Union Territories for containment of the COVID-19 Epidemic. The Chief Secretaries were also briefed about those that are exempted from lockdown like Doctors, Medical Staff, Essential Services, Security, Media etc.
In compliance of the said Order of NDMA, Ministry of Home Affairs  has issued another Order today under the National Disaster Management Act, directing the Ministries/ Departments of Government of India, State/Union Territory Governments and State/ Union Territory Authorities to take effective measures for ensuring social distancing so as to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the country. The Order shall remain in force, in all parts of the country, for a period of 21 days with effect from 25.03.2020.
Ministry of Finance
Project ‘SPARROW-CBIC’ for online writing of Annual Performance Appraisal Report  in SPARROW  for Group ‘B’ and ‘C’ Officers of Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs  implemented
Online writing of APARs in SPARROW for IRS  Officers has already been implemented w.e.f. 2016-17. As part of CBIC’s constant endeavor for better HR management, online writing of APARs in SPARROW has now been launched for over 46,000 Group B & C officers of CBIC, working in its various formations all across the country.
The Project has been inaugurated by Shri P.K.Das, Chairman, CBIC today from the Board Office, North Block, New Delhi in presence of Member -CBIC Shri A.K. Pandey, and officers of DGHRM-CBIC. The Directorate General of Human Resource Management , the HR arm of CBIC is the implementing Agency of this ambitious project. It is being implemented in over 400 formations of CBIC across the country.
SPARROW-CBIC is one of its kind in terms of Scale/ number of employees covered as far as Central Government Departments are concerned. It brings a complete change in APAR management of such large number of Group ‘B’ & ‘C’ Officers/ Staff of CBIC, which would, in turn, lead to better HR Management.
This Project leverages modern technology for enhancing the overall efficiency and morale of the huge workforce working in Central GST and Customs formations of CBIC. The Project is an important milestone in the journey towards digitisation and paper less working.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President greets nation on the occasion of Baisakhi, Meshadi, Vaishakhadi, Puthandu, Vishu, Naba Barsha and Bohag Bihu
The Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar has greeted the nation on the occasion of Baisakhi, Meshadi, Vaishakhadi, Puthandu, Vishu, Naba Barsha and Bohag Bihu. Following is the text of his message:
“I extend my warmest greetings and heartfelt wishes to all our citizens on the joyous occasion of Baisakhi, Meshadi, Vaishakhadi, Puthandu, Vishu, Naba Barsha and Bohag Bihu.
Celebrated by different names across different parts of the country, these festivals are an integral part of our diverse culture and traditions, symbolizing the spirit of unity, harmony and brotherhood.
As we celebrate the abundance of nature and the blessings of a bountiful harvest, we must take a moment to reflect on our relationship with Mother Nature and our responsibility to preserve and protect the natural resources that sustain us. We must also acknowledge, with deepest respect and gratitude, the dedication of our farmers who work tirelessly to provide us with food and nourishment.
On this auspicious occasion, let us strengthen our commitment to the values of unity, diversity, and inclusivity that define our great nation. Let us celebrate our differences and embrace our shared humanity.
May these festivals bring joy, happiness and prosperity to all.”
Special Service and Features
PIB to undertake campaign for popularising unknown freedom fighters of Tamilnadu on the occasion of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav
As the country is entering on the 75 years of independence, Press Information Bureau Tamilnadu, the communication arm of Government of India is undertaking a Social Media Campaign to make popular of the unknown freedom fighters of the Tamilnadu. More than 100 freedom fighters have been identified by the Government of India for popularising on this momentous occasion. PIB’s social media team would be conducting series of promotional events in its Twitter and Instagram platforms to create awareness about the unknown freedom fighters. PIB invites participation from general public to post messages in multimedia viz., video, animation, audio etc., in the social media pages tagging PIB Tamilnadu @pibchennai in Twitter and Instagram.
The themes of the posts are:
1. 75 years of Independence or Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav
2. Unknown freedom fighters from Tamilnadu
Best of the social media posts would be rewarded with attractive prizes and certificates. Posts may include a story on a freedom fighter. They may also do a story on the memorial of a freedom fighter or important locations related to the freedom struggle. The campaign to begin during the 10 day duration of the independence day.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Nitin Gadkari will lay the foundation stone for National Highways projects worth Rs 515 Crore in Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh tomorrow
The Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping, Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation Shri Nitin Gadkari will be in Jhansi tomorrow to lay the foundation stone for National Highways projects worth nearly Rs 515 Crore in Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh. He will be accompanied by Union Minister for Drinking Water and Sanitation, Sushri Uma Bharati.
The projects for which foundation stone will be laid tomorrow include construction of a 1.1 km elevated highway and 4.6 km service road at Kalpi at a cost of Rs 44 Croretwolaning of the 41.4 km Harpalpur-Sugira section of NH 76 at a cost of Rs 208.5 Crore; two laning of the 29.9 km Kulpahada – Mahoba section of NH – 76 and NH-86 at a cost of Rs 148.96 Crore; intersection on Jhansi – Urai- Bara section of NH-27 at a cost of Rs 17.5 Crore for the development of East-West Corridor; provision of two Vehicle Under Passes at Medical Chauraha and MahebaGurusaray on Jhansi – Urai- Bara section of NH-27 at a cost of Rs 96 Crore; provision of two LUps at Patelpur and Chauraon Jhansi – Urai- Bara section of NH-27 at a cost of Rs 48 Crore; provision of 21FOBs on Jhansi – Urai- Bara section of NH-27 at a cost of Rs 48 Crore .
Prime Minister's Office
PM attends Civil Investiture Ceremony
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today attended Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"Attended the Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan where the Padma Awards were given. It is inspiring to be in the midst of outstanding achievers who have distinguished themselves in different fields and contributed to national progress."
Special Service and Features
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman to Address a post budget conclave with Stakeholders Tomorrow in Chennai
Doordarshan News will be organizing a post-budget conclave in Chennai on 28th February, 2022. The conclave will see participation from the top leadership of the Union Government including Hon’ble Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Minister for Information & Broadcasting Shri. Anurag Thakur, Hon’ble Minister of State for Information &Broadcasting and Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Dr. L. Murugan and renowned Economists, Economic Journalists, leaders from various sectors of industry.
The focus of the conclave will be holding meaningful discussions on salient features of the Union Budget 2022. Important topics like ‘Peoples Budget- Venturing into Amrit Kaal’, ‘Green Budget- A Step towards Atma Nirbhar Bharat’ will be discussed in the conclave in English and Tamil.
This conclave will help viewers understand various nuances and significant aspects of the Budget. These insights and knowledge are likely to help people make informed decisions and set the narrative for India’s economy.
The event will be held at the ITC Grand Chola, Chennai from 2 pm to 8.30 pm. Apart from the inaugural session and interaction with guests, the conclave will comprise four sessions.
Session 1: Budget for Gati Shakti – Venturing into the ‘Amrit Kaal’
Session 2: Budget for Aatma Nirbhar Bharat: Social Sector & Agricultural Reforms
Session 3: Budget for Digital First India: For inclusive digital ecosystem
Session 4: Special Budget Takeaways Session in Tamil - Tholainokku Budget: Amritkalathirku Vazhikatti
The conclave will be telecast live on DD News and DD Podhigai channels. It will also be streamed live on Facebook Page of DD News, YouTube Channels of DD News, DD India and DD Podhigai.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Dr Harsh Vardhan dispatches a Central Team to Review Japanese Encephalitis  situation in Assam
Urges stakeholders to mount rigorous awareness campaign on JE
In view of the recent reported Japanese Encephalitis  cases in Assam, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare has dispatched a central team to review the Japanese Encephalitis  situation in the State, today. He has directed the Ministry to extend all support and assistance to the State government. "I am closely monitoring the situation. The Health Ministry is coordinating with the Government of Assam for prevention and management of JE to ensure that the cases don’t rise in the state", Dr Harsh Vardhan said.
Dr Harsh Vardhan further stated that the Union Health Ministry is providing all logistical and technical support to the Assam Government in terms of surveillance and diagnostic kits to strengthen their efforts in addressing JE. Noting that community participation and empowerment are the most crucial areas in JE prevention, Dr Harsh Vardhan urged all the stakeholders to start rigorous awareness campaigns regarding the preventive steps to be taken by the communities.
The central team is headed by Shri Sanjeeva Kumar, Additional Secretary, MoHFW and is accompanied by the senior officers from National Vector Borne Diseases Control Programme, New Delhi. As per the directions of the Union Health Minister the team will reach the state by today evening to review the situation.
The Union Health Ministry has given the following support to Assam state for effective prevention and control of JE:
- All 27 districts of Assam have been covered under JE vaccination campaign  followed by Routine Immunization as part of Immunization Programme.
- Ten high endemic districts of Assam  have been included under the multipronged strategy for prevention and control of JE. These districts have also been covered under adult JE vaccination campaign.
- Out of 10 high burdened districts, funds have been provided for establishment of 7 Pediatric ICU . Of these, 4 PICUs have been made functional.
- For the diagnosis of JE, till date 28 Sentinel Surveillance Hospitals have been identified and MoHFW is providing diagnostic kits to the State free of cost.
- For rehabilitation of JE disabled patients, Central Government has provided funds for strengthening of 2 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation  departments at Dibrugarh Medical College and Guwahati Medical College.
Japanese Encephalitis is vector-borne encephalitis transmitted by Culex groups of mosquitoes. These mosquitoes breed mainly in rice fields and large water bodies rich in aquatic vegetations. Migratory birds along with pigs in the community play an important role in the transmission of JE from one area to other areas.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Commissioning of new Instrument Landing System at Chennai International Airport
Airports Authority of India has replaced the existing Instrument Landing System  for runway 07 at Chennai International airport at a cost of Rs. 5.0 Crores. ILS provides the necessary guidance to pilots as they approach for landing at the runway. The new ILS will facilitate smooth landing of the aircrafts at Chennai Airport even during rain, low clouds, smog etc. and provide an improved guidance to the Aircrafts.
The new system uses a highly directional antenna system - “Wide Aperture Log Periodic Antenna Array [LPDA]” system. This antenna system has addressed the coverage restrictions of the old ILS, and will provide guidance to the aircraft to a much lower height and improved precision. This is turn will enhance the safety of the aircraft during landing.
The state of the art equipment is manufactured by M/s Indra Navia AS, Norway. The complete installation, alignment, testing, flight inspection and commissioning of the new Instrument Landing System has been done in-house by AAI’s CNS Technical Experts.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Super Cyclonic Storm ‘AMPHAN’  crossed West Bengal coast yesterday evening and gradually weakened into a deep depression over Bangladesh
Yesterday’s extremely severe cyclonic storm ‘AMPHAN’ moved north-northeastwards and crossed West Bengal-Bangladesh coasts between Digha  and Hatiya  near Sundarbans between 1530 and 1730 hrs IST of 20th May, 2020 as a very severe cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 155-165 kmph gusting to 185 kmph. Moving east-northeastwards, it weakened into a severe cyclonic storm in the same night  over Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal. It further weakened into a cyclonic storm over Bangladesh in the early hours  of today, the 21st May 2020. Subsequently, it weakened into a deep depression and lay centered at 1130 hrs IST of today, the 21st May, 2020 over Bangladesh near latitude 25.0°N and longitude 89.6°E about 300 km east-northeast of Kolkata, 110 km south-southeast of Dhubri and 80 km south-southeast of Rangpur .
It is very likely to continue to move north-northeastwards and weaken further into a Depression during next 03 hours and into a well marked low pressure area during subsequent 12 hours.
Forecast track and intensity are given in the following table:
|Date/Time
||Position
||Maximum sustained surface wind speed 
||Category of cyclonic disturbance
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|21.05.20/1130
||25.0/89.6
||50-60 gusting to 70
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Deep Depression
|21.05.20/1730
||26.2/90.3
||30-40 gusting to 50
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Depression
 Heavy rainfall Warning:
Assam & Meghalaya: Light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy to extremely heavy falls  at isolated places very likely on 21st May, 2020.
Arunachal Pradesh: Light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy falls at isolated places very likely on 21st May, 2020.
 Wind warning
Squally wind speed reaching 50 to 60 kmph gusting to 70 kmph very likely over Western Assam & Western Meghalaya till evening and reduce gradually thereafter.
 Realised weather over West Bengal
- Maximum sustained wind speed recorded:
Kolkata  reported 130 kmph at 1855 hrs IST and Kolkata  112 kmph at 1752 hrs IST of 20th May.
The chief amounts of rainfall  realised on 20th May are: Alipore-24, DumDum-20 and Haldia-8.
[Kindly visit www.rsmcnewdelhi.imd.gov.in and www.mausam.imd.gov.in for updates on the system.
Ministry of Railways
JHARGRAM-PURULIA MEMU PASSENGER AND TATANAGAR-KHARAGPUR PASSENGER TO STOP AT CHIRUGODA
Kolkata, December 06, 2018
68023 Jhargram-Purulia MEMU Pasenger and 58022 Tatanagar-Kharagpur Pasenger will stop at Chirugoda w.e.f 07.12.18 on an experimental basis for six months. 68023 Jhargram-Purulia MEMU Passenger will arrive Chirugoda at 05.49 hrs and will depart at 05.50 hrs. 58022 Tatanagar-Kharagpur Passenger will arrive Chirugoda at 19.14 hrs and will depart at 19.15 hrs.
This decision was taken by South Eastern Railway in Kolkata today.
Ministry of Home Affairs
BPR&D organizes workshop on Police verification Service Standards
A Workshop on Police Verification Service Standards was organized by Bureau of Police Research and Development  at New Delhi.
The workshop provided an opportunity to share the best practices and standards being followed by the States/UTs, which will eventually contribute to developing national standards for police verification services. Its objective was to leverage technology to ensure transparency, speedy disposal and eliminating the possibilities of corruption in police verification services.
Police Verification services include verification for the purposes of issue of passport, employment, Police Clearance Certificate  for visas for certain countries and so on. Transparent and sturdy mechanism, especially through online system of application and payment will go a long way in delivery of police services.
The workshop was held under the chairmanship of Shri V.S.K. Kaumudi, Director General, BPR&D. It was attended by 35 delegates from 14 States and 3 UTs who were officers of the ranks of SI to ADG. The Foreigners Regional Registration Office , New Delhi, was also represented. The Indian Police Foundation and Institute, New Delhi, are partners in this project.
Delegates from the states of Maharashtra, Delhi, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh made presentations on the mechanism developed regarding police verification services in their respective States/UTs. The presentations were followed by open discussion and deliberations.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 77.24Cr
More than 63.97 Lakh doses administered in last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently at 97.65%
34,403 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload is 1.02% of Total Cases
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 3% for last 84days
With the administration of 63,97,972 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, country’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage surpassed the cumulative figure of 77.24Cr as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 77,78,319 sessions.
The break-up of the cumulative figureas per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
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1,03,66,108
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2nd Dose
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86,55,036
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FLWs
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1st Dose
|
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1,83,41,064
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2nd Dose
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1,42,56,730
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
|
|
31,20,61,294
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2nd Dose
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|
5,05,68,273
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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14,69,74,803
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2nd Dose
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|
6,56,47,680
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Over 60 years
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|
1st Dose
|
|
9,48,63,636
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2nd Dose
|
|
5,06,91,120
|
|
Total
|
|
77,24,25,744
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country.
The recovery of 37,950 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients  to 3,25,98,424.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 97.65%.
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 50,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for 82 consecutive days now.
34,403 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The Active Caseload is presently 3,39,056. Active cases presently constitute 1.02% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of
15,27,420tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 54.92 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate at 1.97% remains less than 3% for the last 84 days now. The Daily Positivity rate reported to be 2.25%. The daily Positivity rate has remained below 3% for last 18 days and below 5% for 101 consecutive days now.